After The Storm

Well Sandy came and went thank God. It was the longest night I have faced in many years since I left Florida to live in PA. I had gone thru many hurricanes for over 35 years and went thru the storms without much fear like I had here.

I live in the higher altitude area in the mountains and am surrounded by huge trees. Its the trees that had me scared out of my wits. I have such a vivid imagination and was seeing all the tress landing on my house, crunching me in the bed in the dark of the night. We lost our electricity for 24 hours and that was a miracle in itself that we got it back so fast, yes 24 hours is fast for me. I remember in Florida that it was days before we had electric.

Well I can gladly report back to you all that not one tree fell, though it sounded like they did because of the crunching noises and howling winds. All that fell were a few small branches and that is also a miracle since at times when we had winds a lot more branches fell then what this storm did, go figure?

Now I have so many emails to catch up on and not enough time in the day since I have to clean out the refrigerator with all the bad food, than the good Lord my freezer food is intact. I do feel for the surrounding areas like NY, NJ, Staten Island as they are my close neighbors and all the damages they had and the recouping of homes, cars, boats and life in general. I have many friends and family in the states I have mentioned and I thank my God that all is well with them! My prayers go out to those that have severe damage and that they will be healed thru all this and get back all that this storm took from them and I pray that in the name of Jesus who is the God of the impossible.

First Time For Me!

One of my items has been picked for a Treasury on etsy called Fall Weekend getaway.  The curator:is JoyfulMoonDesigns I am so excited to have a spot on her treasury. It makes me feel good that someone out there appreciates nice vintage clothing, well at least one of my pieces.

Here is the link in case you all are curious as to what is featured, not just mine but everyone she has picked.
Fall Weekend Get A Way I just had to share some of my good news to you my friends.


Vue Point Velvet Bolero

Chill in the Air

Well it is now Sept 5Th and it rained today but after it stopped there was a chill in the air. Here in PA it gets cooler earlier, warm days and cool nights and is refreshing after a hot summer, with windows opened, fans on (no air conditioner here) and drinking ice cool water.

Well now it is cooler and the windows are closed and drinking hot coffee instead of the cool water. I love the changing of the seasons, the beautiful colors of the falling leaves, and the noisy of the  katydid and crickets moving out and being quiet, of course I will miss the chirping birds (except the crows) as they sang such beautiful songs.

The school bells ringing ( probably the kids aren't singing) the pool will be officially closed by the end of the week and the deer will be losing their beautiful coats as they get ready for their heavier ones. The Bambi's have grown, some still have their spots and still are so cute. They sometimes sleep in my yard and I get to see them romper and play while mom rests. It's such a beautiful thing!

Anxiety Houndstooth Jumper

This is also a time for change of clothes as the weather is getting cooler, jackets, corduroys suede's and other heavier materials to change to. I love the boots and the velvet jackets, shawls and vests that look so cool in the fall.
I have a few listed in my stores http://www.etsy.com/shop/outoftheattic2u and http://www.bonanza.com/booths/outoftheattic4u I sell woman's vintage clothing, shoes and purses . So come and see what I am doing at my web-stores and if you are looking for anything special, just ask. I just might have it or I can find it for you!

Metallic Leather Shoulder Bag

Happy Customers

I am starting a new thing for me and that is adding customer satisfaction for the items I sell. Its been a long time in coming and now is a good time to start.
Of course not many customers will shout for joy, but for the ones who do i want it to be known that there are happy customers out there. So here is one and hopefully I will get more.




DEAR BARBARA, I RECEIVED THE BEAUTIFUL DRESSER TRAY AND IT IS JUST PERFECT!!! I HAVE THE TWO MATCHING PUFF JARS TO GO WITH IT AND MAYBE SOMEDAY I WILL FIND THE PERFUME BOTTLE TO THE SET!! WHAT A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO MY COLLECTION. THANKS SO MUCH, MARCIA
Westmoreland Vintage Old Quilt Pattern Vanity Milk Glass or Condiment Tray
 RL-234 Sold $30 USD
Monday April 30, 2012 20:47 PDT 


My answer:
Tuesday May 1, 2012 02:50 PDT Hi Marcia, I am so thrilled that you are happy with your beautiful milk glass tray. If I ever find the perfume bottle I will definetely let you know. Thanks so much for shopping at my store. Barbara Barbara Ostashev Ruby Lane shop Out Of The Attic 2u http://www.rubylane.com/shop/outoftheattic2u-rl

Lima Daily Tours

My lovely sister in the Lord has moved back to her country Peru. Her and her husband has started a business called Lima Daily Tours. If you are ever there this is a place to call for your special interests of this beautiful country.

There is also a phone number for you to call in the USA, by the way they also do custom tours. So please visit them at their website.

Lima Daily Tours

Happy New Year!

Well another year has gone and a new one is just beginning. I have so many plans for this New Year that I don't know where to start! Now this is not the way to start this New Year with a little confusion, but I will make the best of it "one day at a time"

I did make 2 New Year’s resolutions:

1. The Diet, yep I am gonna go on that diet I always talk about. Just watch and see!

2. Reading and applying God's Word more in my life. I did fall a little short last year :(

I know I can add a whole bunch more but in all reality I want to accomplish some so that is why I am only doing two. If I can't keep these two than I have a large problem and I won't own up to it, so you can see my dilemma by just keeping these two.

I will be adding more vintage clothing to my ruby plaza website

http://www.rubyplaza.com/shop/outoftheattic2u

since I have so much clothes, shoes, purses and more to add.

I also will be adding more collectible items to all my other websites to keep up with the Jones, as I don't want to lose ground (that is internet ground).

I have been lax since I am more at my real job then home this past year and a half. I still have to work but I am determined not to go to bed at 7pm but stay up a little later to do my sites.

Here are a few pictures of things to come! Well that's it for now, y'all come back real soon.

October Is Almost Over!

Gosh where did it go? I can't believe that it’s almost the end of October, it has come and it’s almost gone. The trees did not have much of a spectacular color this year it seems they faded out so fast. Probably due to all the rain we had this summer and the beginning of fall. It’s been quite hectic for me as I am working full time at a very busy place and by the time I come home I am too tired to list my beautiful vintage items.



I did open two more websites, one on Ruby Plaza and the other Ruby Lane which are both different in products but the same name! One is all about vintage and almost vintage woman's clothing and the other is vintage glass, china and more! I am trying to get ready for the upcoming Holidays but I know they will be gone before I know it and I will be months behind in catching up. Is that what life is all about, catching up? Nah it’s me lagging behind :0). All kidding aside I am anxious to list, blog, chat and have some free time to do what I love best and that is going to live auctions, estate sales and flea markets.


Then I love to do research on what I bought and of course list and present to you what great finds I found for your collections. I did need to write a few words on my blog as I have been lagging behind on this also, so now it’s time for me to list what I have for you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family and may you receive all the wonderful and joyful blessings God has for you!



Canonsburg Egg Plate



LE Smith Candy Dish